Isophane insulin vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 39.8× as often as Isophane insulin in April 2026 — 2,297,528 items versus 57,724 in England.
57,724items
Isophane insulin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,297,528items
Metformin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isophane insulin versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isophane insulin · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Isophane insulin | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 57,724 | 2,297,528 |
| Items, last 12 months | 694,556 | 27,464,818 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,490,401 | £5,058,201 |
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